Ohio State Triumphs Over Wolfpack in Top 10 Clash, 26-10
In a thrilling Top 10 NCAA wrestling matchup, No. 2 Ohio State secured a decisive 26-10 victory over No. 9 NC State at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. This win improved Ohio State’s record to 8-0 for the season, maintaining their undefeated status.
Match Highlights
Several key matches shaped the outcome of this encounter:
- 125 lbs: (1) Vincent Robinson (NC State) defeated Brendan McCrone (Ohio State) with a major decision of 12-3.
- 133 lbs: (2) Ben Davino (Ohio State) secured a decision victory over Zach Redding (NC State), winning 7-1.
- 141 lbs: (1) Jesse Mendez (Ohio State) showcased dominant performance, winning by technical fall against (6) Ryan Jack (NC State), finishing the match 21-6.
- 149 lbs: (6) Ethan Stiles (Ohio State) edged out (7) Koy Buesgens (NC State) in a close match, taking a decision of 4-3.
- 157 lbs: (4) Brandon Cannon (Ohio State) claimed a major decision victory over (11) Jackson Arrington (NC State) with a score of 9-1.
- 165 lbs: Will Denny (NC State) narrowly defeated (11) Paddy Gallagher (Ohio State) in sudden victory, finalizing the score at 6-5.
- 174 lbs: (5) Carson Kharchla (Ohio State) won decisively against (3) Matthew Singleton (NC State), ending with an 8-4 decision.
- 184 lbs: (6) Dylan Fishback (Ohio State) secured a major decision against Don Cates (NC State), winning 12-1.
- 197 lbs: (14) Luke Geog (Ohio State) dominated Cason Howle (NC State) for a major decision victory at 17-4.
- Heavyweight: (2) Isaac Trumble (NC State) took the final match, defeating (3) Nick Feldman (Ohio State) by decision, 5-1.
Next Steps for Ohio State
Looking ahead, the Ohio State wrestling team will head to Nashville on December 21 for the 2025 Collegiate Duals. They will face off against Little Rock and No. 3 Iowa State.
This victory highlights Ohio State’s impressive depth and skill as they continue their quest for a championship this season. With key performances from their top-ranked wrestlers, they solidified their position among the elite wrestling programs in the nation.
